New emergency response system coming to Central Mississippi
Kyndall Jones / WAPT News
September 3, 2025
JACKSON, Miss. —
American Medical Response is preparing to launch an enhancement to its 911 emergency response system.
The company said the initiative will help ensure those who call 911 receive the right care at the right time in the right setting.
Fairfax Co. pilots AI for nonemergency 911 calls
Scott Gelman / WTOP News
September 2, 2025
Fairfax County, Virginia, is testing the use of artificial intelligence to triage nonemergency 911 calls, with the hope of getting residents and visitors experiencing an urgent situation through to a call taker faster.
The county recently activated the AI technology for about two hours, and it handled almost 150 calls, according to Dru Clarke, assistant director of operations with Fairfax County 911.
Call 911 during an emergency: CSU recognizes National Campus Safety Awareness Month
Nik Olsen / Colorado State University Source
September 5, 2025
Colorado State University joins colleges and universities nationwide in observing National Campus Safety Awareness Month throughout September, with events throughout the month to bring awareness about distracted driving, resources, and what to do during an emergency.
Staffing shortage shifts some 911 calls in Kitsap County to online reporting
KIRO 7 News Staff / KIRO7 News
September 2, 2025
The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to use online or phone reporting for lower-priority, non-emergency crimes, citing limited staffing and the need to keep deputies available for higher-priority calls.
Officials said calls to 911 that may be redirected include fraud, harassing phone calls, identity theft, lost property, vandalism, theft, theft from vehicles, or non-injury collisions with less than $1,000 in damage.
New state law targeting biased 911 calls goes into effect
HNN Staff / Hawaii News Now
September 1, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new law aimed at stopping biased 911 calls is now in effect across Hawaii.
Gov. Josh Green signed Act 259 into law in July.
It’s designed to prevent what civil rights advocates call “discriminatory reporting,” which is when someone knowingly calls police on another person because of their race, gender, religion, or other protected identity.
$1M Grant Will Help St. Joseph, Mo., Update 911 Center
September 4, 2025
TaMya Bracy / GovTech
Officials will use the money, from the Missouri 911 service board, to improve software and hardware redundancies, and to update GIS systems. The center serves two counties and area first responders.
13 Investigates: City of Houston prioritizes delivery to thousands who need trash, recycling bins
Mycah Hatfield and Sarah Rafique / ABC13 News
September 3, 2025
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Dolores Alvarez said she's been waiting two months for the City of Houston to replace her trash bin, which she says has holes in the bottom of it.
So, she said she wasn't expecting it when a truck trailer stacked with about two dozen trash and recycling bins dropped one off for her on Wednesday morning.
Lindale officer saves choking toddler within 23 seconds of 911 call
Staff / KLTV
September 9, 2025
“In that moment, I don’t know what she’s choking on at all. I thought maybe it was a tiny bead or something, I never thought it was the toy she takes to bed with her or the one she wakes up asking about,” said mom Dasiy Walker. Thankfully, a Lindale officer was nearby and had been trained to help children in emergencies like this. Here's what they told us today.
Hawaii establishes liability for calling 911 as a ‘Karen’
Andrew Gomes / Police1
September 8, 2025
Under Act 259, a lawsuit may be filed against anyone who causes an officer to come to a location to contact another person with the intent to harass or embarrass the person
Additional Choices Now Available for 911 Callers
Broderick Rhyant / Indianapolis Recorder
September 9, 2025
Crosswalk to Care, this nurse-led care navigation program, resulted from a partnership between the City of Indianapolis and Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS). The goal is for the 911 service to meet the individual needs of all callers.
Spokane City Council considering new 911 call center plan
Mark Rattner / NonStop Local
September 8, 2025
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane City Council is considering an ordinance that proposes the establishment of a new 911 call center for the city.
Named the 'Spokane United 911 Network,' this center would be a stand-alone department, becoming the city's main public safety answering point for all 911 calls within the Spokane city limits.
North Hempstead answers 3 millionth 311 call
Staff / Long Island Press
September 9, 2025
The Town of North Hempstead’s 311 Call Center has officially answered 3,000,000 calls since it was first established in 2005.